Cost Initiatives
Running a successful in-house workshop
Many fleets avoid dealer workshops and repair their vans and trucks at their own facilities instead. We ask why this works for them and what tips they have for others considering a similar approach
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Fuel cards: Improve efficiency and save money
Fleets can benefit from discounted pump prices, lower admin costs and less fraud
Funding: Is yours the best finance deal for your commercial vehicle fleet?
Choosing the right source has become increasingly complex, with a variety of packages on offer
Aerodynamics or lose weight: which is best?
We investigate the van and truck body options for fleets who want to make big fuel savings
Van and truck rental: Is it time to consider long-term rental?
Although leasing is still the dominant method of commercial van and truck acquisition, its lack of flexibility and early-exit penalties are driving many businesses to explore long-term rental
Operating costs: Avoid putting eggs in one basket with a multi-bid approach
Staying with the same ‘one-stop shop’ sole supplier might not be the best way to handle services for light commercial fleets, and there is a range of options available, finds Chris Phillips
Map and plan your way to huge savings
Outsourcing logistics to specialist companies and their software can dramatically cut costs by optimising routes and improving scheduling
Stop wasting fuel and cut your costs
Huge savings are available by investing in technology and planning smarter
